What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives
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Gary Smith., & Gary Smith|AUTHOR. (2016). What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives . Abrams.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gary Smith and Gary Smith|AUTHOR. 2016. What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives. Abrams.
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